Testimonials
We have worked with DarleeAnn individually as well as brought her on as part of the team to events such as the Canadian Men’s Curling Championships and the Alberta Men’s Provincial Championships. Darleeann provides a variety of sports massage and cupping techniques for both preventative maintenance and injury rehab. DarleeAnn uses her sport specific knowledge, extensive massage experience and friendly personality to keep our team feeling just as good physically and mentally at the beginning of an event as at the end of an event. I would recommend DarleeAnn to any athlete looking for a competitive advantage in maintaining your physical and mental health.
Cheers,
Team Koe
I had the opportunity to work with DA during Oilers training camp this past year. What stood out most to me was her ability to listen to my needs and provide real time solutions that were repeatable. After our work together I felt like I had relief with many nagging injuries and a better understanding of my body at large. In my career I’ve had the opportunity to work with some amazing therapist and I can attest that DA’s professionalism and acumen is of the highest degree in the industry.
A customer and friend for years to come,
Collin Delia
Bakersfield Condors, Goalie
In 2011, I had surgery at the end of the season after a tendon dislocation in my right ankle. Although I had a successful surgery, my ankle was very weak & was really tough to skate. I ended up missing the start of the season & when I returned in December & just after four games, I injured my knee. Needless to say, this was extremely frustrating as I was just starting to gain momentum for the next part of my career when this injury happened. It was difficult to stay positive as I worked on getting stronger.
Fortunately, I saw sports massage therapist, DarleeAnn Mathieson once a week for a 4-month period. She helped me keep my muscles loose & flexible between games & understood exactly what I needed. I was able to return to the line-up for the rest of the season relatively pain-free. It sure felt good to be out there.
I’m excited that I have the confidence to return to the game next season fit, healthy and game ready!
Thanks DA for all your help making me feel great!
Ryan Whitney
Defence- Edmonton Oilers
‘We are happy to share our experience with D.A., our exceptional massage therapist. Her expertise has been a game-changer for our curling team. D.A. has an incredible ability to target and relieve muscle tension that comes up from the intense physical demands of curling. We truly appreciate her dedication and skill in helping us stay at the top of our game.
Thank you D.A.
Due to the rigorous schedule of training & competitive events, I know the importance of regular sports massage treatments and how they keep me at a high performance level. Maintenance massage has been an integral part of addressing the mechanical overuse in my legs and shoulders.
While on the table, DarleeAnn knows exactly what muscle groups are overused and what techniques are needed. It is comforting and reassuring to know that the nightly massage treatments I receive allow me to completely relax & have a restful sleep.
DarleeAnn Mathieson has been part of my massage maintenance program for the past six years. Ongoing treatments have allowed me to perform optimally thru the entire season and peaking into year-end tournaments & competitions.
I can count on DarleeAnn’s massage expertise to have me game ready at provincial, national and world championships right from day 1 through day 10.
Growing up I played AAA and Junior Hockey that left me with two separated shoulders and extremely tight hips and lower back. After Hockey I became wrapped up in the sport of curling which involves much more flexibility. DarleeAnn has not just used massage therapy to keep my body loose and feeling great, she has also helped increase my range of motion and ultimately improved my curling delivery. She has been a huge part of my success on the ice in the Grand Slam Curling Series and most recently my success in the Season of Champions playing in the Tim Horton’s Brier for Team Alberta.
I was recently involved in a car accident and was diagnosed with whiplash which resulted in stiffness and pain in my neck, mid and lower back. Being that I am a fairly active person, this injury was distressing both physically and emotionally.
My symptoms caused me to curtail some of my normal activities (golf, exercise, gardening) and caused disruption to my sleep patterns. After a series of therapeutic massage sessions with DarleeAnn and physical therapy I am back to my regular activities. The pain and stiffness in my neck and mid and lower back are gone, and the muscles are in better shape than they were before the accident. The biggest difference on a daily basis is increased range of movement and better sleep. Thanks DarleeAnn for all your help.
As a competitive curler, I know how important it is to feel physically prepared for every game, and working with Darleeann last season was a game-changer. Having her with us at events, especially provincials and the Brier, was invaluable. She helped us stay at peak performance, and I can honestly say it was the best I’ve ever felt on the ice.
Her expertise, techniques, and personalized care made all the difference, and I continue to use what she taught me as part of my self-treatment routine today. Darleeann is a true professional and an incredible part of any team—she’s not just a physio, she’s a key to success.
I met DarleeAnn while working at a Physiotherapy clinic. We shared many patients and together were able to rehab them back to their optimal health and well-being. We have since parted ways from the clinic, but I continue to recommend DarleeAnn to any of my patients looking for a massage therapist. She has a tremendous ability to sort out chronic pain and headaches. For example, a patient of mine that had many years worth of shoulder pain due to a rotator cuff strain had tremendous relief after seeing DarleeAnn. It was wonderful to have the professional collaboration and another point of view to aid in the diagnosis. I have full confidence that whomever I refer to DarleeAnn is in great hands and that she will be able to assist in their recovery.
I have been using Darlee Ann for massages for many years now. I suffer from chronic migraines with neck and back pain from a previous injury in my veterinary work as well as rheumatoid arthritis. Darlee Ann’s expertise has helped lower my pain, the frequency of migraines, and has reduce my need to use medications to control the symptoms of these diseases.
I am also a competitive curler and Darlee Ann’s background in sports massage helps to keep my muscles and joints mobile and flexible for my time on the ice. Her own sports background gives her the advantage of designing a customized massage based on your sport or activity . I highly recommend Darlee Ann to anyone who has any pain, muscle tightness, or simply needs a wonderfully relaxing experience to improve your overall health.
DarleeAnn was a key component to our team winning the Scott Tournament of Hearts in 1998. She was part of our medical team to make sure our bodies were ready for every game. She was able to give me some relaxation at night to be able to sleep well and be ready for the next day. DarleeAnn is a keen massage therapist willing to do whatever it takes to help her clients. She can work with anyone in any situation and that’s why she’s highly recommended.